Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321775658
Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 38.2, Problem 2CC
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To explain: Why the asexually propagated seedless banana is facing a greater risk towards the fungal epidemics.
Concept introduction: Reproduction in which the union of gametes does not take place is known as asexual reproduction. All the plants propagated by this method are identical in genetic respect. Roots of banana leaves are prone to disease of roots known as panama disease. This is fungal disease caused by a fungal pathogen known as Fusarium oxysporum; this pathogen is resistant to various fungicides.
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Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
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